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How long can my CV be? (with templates)

Here are some rules your CV needs to play by.

What you’ll learn:

How long can my CV be?

How can I make my CV shorter?

Ask yourself 'what info does my CV need to provide?'

It's time to cut the waffle.

How far back should you go on a CV?

Why is this the rule?

The exceptions

How many jobs should you list on a CV?

Tips for formatting your CV

What shouldn’t be on your CV?


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